Decisions a C-Suite would make for Commercial General Contractors ($10M+)
Vendor comparisons that are honest about where each tool falls short, plus a plan for doing the work yourself. Where we quote a benchmark, we show its source.
15 guides for Commercial General Contractors ($10M+) of 1,000
Why Commercial Contractors Rarely Use Revenue-Based Financing
Commercial contractors get paid in draws, not daily sales. See why SBA 7(a) loans and lines of credit usually fit better than revenue-based financing.
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for a Commercial General Contractor
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for commercial general contractors, covering subcontracts, change orders, lien waivers, and retainage tracking.
Diligent vs BoardPro for Contractors Facing Surety Reviews
Surety underwriters ask for current signing authority on demand. Compare Diligent and BoardPro for commercial general contractor boards.
A Bonding-Readiness Worksheet for Forming a GC Entity
A worksheet for general contractors moving into large bonded work: what your entity, license, and bonding paperwork need to line up before you bid.
Vouch or Embroker for a Commercial General Contractor
How a commercial general contractor should weigh Vouch against Embroker once builder's risk, bonding and completed-operations exposure enter the picture.
Banking a General Contracting Business Around Draw Schedules
Retainage sits back until completion, and subs want paid before the next draw clears. See how Mercury and Relay fit a commercial GC's banking picture.
Pulley vs. Carta for Contractors Weighing an Equity Transfer
A surety underwrites the people behind a contracting business as much as its balance sheet. See what to check before transferring shares in Pulley or Carta.
Deel vs Remote for Commercial General Contractors Working Abroad
How commercial general contractors should compare Deel and Remote when hiring project engineers, estimators, or site managers outside the US.
Justworks vs TriNet for Commercial General Contractors
A decision guide for commercial general contractors weighing Justworks against TriNet, built around certified payroll, jobsite risk, and multi-state crews.
Fractional CFO or Controller for a Growing Commercial GC?
Build the worksheet a growing commercial general contractor needs before choosing between a fractional CFO and a controller.
Why Venture Debt and RBF Rarely Fit a General Contractor
For a large general contractor, venture debt and RBF usually aren't the right tools. Here's what actually finances bonding, mobilization and retainage.
Carta vs Forge When Your Surety Gets a Vote on the Buyout
Build a one-page liquidity worksheet for a bonded general contractor before evaluating Carta or Forge for a co-owner buyout.
Hunt Club vs Bolster for Commercial General Contractors
A surety reviews key personnel before the balance sheet. Compare Hunt Club's referral search with Bolster's marketplace for your next construction executive.
Why Acquire.com and Flippa Don't Fit a Construction Company Sale
Acquire.com and Flippa list software and online businesses, not general contractors. Here's how a commercial construction company actually changes hands.
Optery vs DeleteMe for the Contractor on the License Lookup
Qualifying-party licenses, mechanic's liens, and public bids all name a GC's officers. How commercial contractors should choose a removal service.